Sandee Hayes’ Post

This year, I am joining the American Heart Association for their Centennial Executives with Heart Challenge. Executives with Heart is a relentless force of executives committed to saving lives and creating a happier, healthier, and more engaged workforce. Over the course of six-weeks, together, we are working to raise critical, life-saving funds and awareness. Did you know heart disease is California’s leading cause of death, and stroke, while fifth nationally, is the fourth leading cause of death and major disability in our state? The month of May is Stroke Awareness month. Let’s spread some awareness to you and your colleagues:   F.A.S.T. is how we come together to end stroke® Learn the stroke warning signs: F.A.S.T. Face Drooping Arm Weakness Speech Difficulty Time to call 911 The American Heart Association is on a mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives by fighting heart disease and stroke. By joining Executives with Heart, I am on a mission to save lives here in California and beyond by raising awareness and funds. Would you consider supporting my efforts? https://lnkd.in/gCxU2PzZ

This year, I'm walking to save lives with the American Heart Association. This Saturday, 2 Nov 2024 on the Mall in DC, I will take steps to bring us closer to ending heart disease and stroke. Will you support with a donation, or join me on the Mall? Heart disease is still the #1 killer and stroke ranks # 5 in the USA. Even today, survival rates can still be grim. 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die. Military veterans are at a higher risk of heart disease than non-veterans, and may need more rigorous cardiovascular prevention programs: Hypertension: 43.1% of veterans reported hypertension, compared to 32.9% of non-veterans Coronary heart disease: 9.2% of veterans reported coronary heart disease, compared to 4.7% of non-veterans Other heart conditions: 11.3% of veterans reported other heart conditions, compared to 7.9% of non-veterans Stroke: 4.9% of veterans reported stroke, compared to 3.1% of non-veterans Heart attacks: 7.1% of veterans reported heart attacks, compared to 3.3% of non-veterans Chronic heart failure (CHF): 5% of veterans in the VA health care system have CHF, and the annual mortality rate is 15% A study found that veterans may be at a higher risk of heart disease over time, even when controlling for other factors like socio-economic characteristics, health behaviors, and depressive symptoms. Thank you for your support in making my goals of improving these statistics come true.

Every year, millions of lives are saved and improved thanks to the selfless generosity of blood donors. Whether it's supporting patients undergoing surgery, receiving treatment for cancer, or experiencing trauma or emergencies, donated blood plays a vital role in medical care and emergency response efforts around the globe. However, despite the essential nature of blood donation, there remains an ongoing need for more donors, particularly in times of crisis or during periods of high demand. With various factors such as aging populations, increasing rates of complex medical procedures, and the impact of natural disasters, the demand for blood continues to grow. On World Blood Donor Day, let's raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and encourage more people to become regular donors. Whether you're a first-time donor or a seasoned advocate for blood donation, your support is invaluable in ensuring a stable and sustainable blood supply for patients in need. Be a hero—donate blood today! https://lnkd.in/e9Q6iMm #WorldBloodDonorDay #GiveBlood #SaveLives #DonateLife

Those suffering from heart disease in South Puget Sound now have better access to world-class cardiac care. Providence Swedish Cardiac Imaging has expanded its services with advanced imaging equipment and increased capacity so that more patients can access care when they need it most. Donors to Providence Southwest Washington Foundation funded the nearly $1 million upgrade, allowing our clinicians to more effectively diagnose and treat even the most complex heart conditions. Thank you to our generous community for helping us keep patients at the heart of everything we do. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gRiKPAfg #advancingexceptionalcare #healthcare #philanthropy

I'm walking to raise money for Breakthrough T1D. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that is diagnosed in both children and adults and has nothing to do with diet or lifestyle. Managing T1D requires constant attention and action--including overnight. Even with a strict regimen, people with T1D can still experience dangerously high or low blood sugar that can lead to complications and, in extreme cases, be life-threatening. Breakthrough T1D, the leading global T1D research and advocacy organization, has played a crucial role in nearly every major T1D breakthrough in history. No organization does more to improve everyday life with T1D--from therapy development and access, to expanding research, advocacy, and community support. Your contribution to Breakthrough T1D Walk charts a path to cure, prevent, and better treat type 1 diabetes and its complications--and ensure access to treatments globally. Join me in taking action for the entire T1D community! I'm participating in the Breakthrough T1D Walk to fund research to find cures for type 1 diabetes (T1D), a serious autoimmune disease that impacts millions of people. Help me reach my $500 goal by Walk Day!

Bringing world-leading urologic care to BC and beyond. The new M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences will be home to six specialized centres, advancing research and clinical care in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of urologic diseases. A big thanks to Mr. Mohseni for his transformational $20 million gift, and to all our generous donors who helped make this ambitious vision a life-saving reality. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fYFhHH Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Vancouver Prostate Centre

Today is a huge day for our family. Today is the day Murphy can start taking Trikafta. This little packet of medication represents so much for Murphy. This little packet represents hope. This little packet represents a chance at a full and healthy life. This little packet is a chance to avoid hours of airway treatments a day. This little packet is a chance to plan for college. This little packet is a chance to plan for a life after college. This little packet is a chance to have kids without worrying about being healthy enough to give birth. This little packet is a chance to watch those kids grow up and live life without spending weeks in the hospital to get IV antibiotics. This little packet is a chance to have a life expectancy that is in line with everyone else in the world. This little packet is something Madison Doyle and I have been thinking about since the day we found out about Murphy’s diagnosis. This little packet has been a miracle for those in the CF community that are eligible and tolerate it. This little packet is a chance, not a cure. This little packet isn’t available to the entire CF population. I can’t imagine what is running through the heads of those in the CF community who don’t have access to this little packet. This little packet isn’t tolerated by everyone who is eligible to take it. This little packet is a direct result of thousands of hours of research, millions of dollars in donations, countless hours of CF family members volunteering and fundraising, and thousands of patient trials. The median expected survival rate for those with CF when I was born in 1993 was less than 30 years old. This little packet has changed that to be 65 and that number keeps going up. Murphy is so incredibly lucky for the hard work and dedication of the CF community to make this little packet a reality. But we can’t stop now. Murphy will still need to take this little packet twice a day for the rest of her life. We fundraise with hopes of curing this disease. This community will do what it takes to make that a reality. Madison and I are so incredibly lucky for the support Murphy has received since she was born. Every dollar donated on Murphy’s behalf has gone to funding the next little packet. We will never be able to truly thank everyone who has donated but we are forever grateful for this support. If you are interested in getting involved with the walk or our mighty murphy golf scramble or donating to this amazing cause, please follow the link in my bio and click “Events” to get more information and register. Until it’s done.💜💜 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Minnesota Dakotas Chapter

Did you know that 5,000 kids are born with congenital cardiac defects in our country each year? Did you know that pneumonia is one of the most common causes of death among children? Many of these youngsters come from low-income families, which means they cannot afford to obtain medical care. This is the difficult truth we face. Humans' natural instinct is to help others, yet due to the large number of cases, some are left unsupported. Budimas sees this as a serious issue; children should be given another opportunity at a better life. That is why we launched the Budimas Children's Medical Care Fund (BCMCF). BCMCF began as a one-time campaign in 2022 and has since evolved into a lifeline for underprivileged children in need of financial support for critical treatments for conditions such as heart disease and others. The impact has been great, giving many young children a second opportunity at life. Because of its significant impact, BCMCF is no longer a one-time campaign, but rather one of Budimas' key activities. Since then, we've assisted 22 underprivileged children in undergoing crucial operations and receiving required medical treatments, showing that there is always hope. Let us get together to heal and aid. Every contribution counts, and every act of kindness makes such an enormous difference. Give a child a new start, heal their life, and mend their heart.

Come Walk With Us! On May 4th, A3Access Advisors will be joining the Moving Day Walk in San Francisco to show our support for the Parkinson’s Foundation and those patients and caregivers impacted by Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is very personal to me. Twenty-five years ago, my father passed after a two-decade battle with this horrible disease. It’s severely debilitating with no known cause, cure, or prevention. Impacting nearly one million Americans and 10 million people worldwide, Parkinson’s is second only to Alzheimer’s as the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease. While there is great science focused on treating and hopefully one day curing Parkinson’s, we are not there yet. We must do more to accelerate our efforts to identify treatment alternatives. The Parkinson’s Foundation is committed to making the lives better for those at risk and suffering from Parkinson’s by advancing research, improving access to care, and funding community programs. Their efforts on behalf of Parkinson’s families deserve our support! I’m hoping you will join us in making a difference. If you would like to join our team, or show your support, you can learn more here https://lnkd.in/ghP2QGA7.  

Curious about Osteogenesis Imperfecta aka Brittle Bone Disease? To clear up some common questions: 1) Yes, it hurts. Every time. There is nothing wrong with our nervous system. Pain tells us there is something wrong. 2) No, we never, ever get used to it. We sometimes pretend, but it's an act. 3) We might be considered disabled, but it doesn't disable us. We are accountants, actors, architects, artists, doctors, engineers, financial analysts, HR professionals, lawyers, motivational speakers, musicians, teachers and so much more... Help us support out mission to improve the quality of life those living with osteogenesis imperfecta through research, education, awareness, and mutual support.